North Austin Civic Association · Licensed family home

Margaret Saldana

What these mean, and where they come from

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Austin-area family home holds; 258 of Austin-area’s 291 licensed family homes are. Small is 5 to 11.

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What the state has found

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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
February 13, 2026
On file
8 visits since August 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside. · February 13, 2026

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 13, 2026

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 29, 2026

745.8641 - Requirements during probation · High

The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.

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Oct 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · October 29, 2025

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two · Medium

Children under two years old were observed having screen time.

747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium

Children were observed watching screens during meal time.

747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking · Medium High

A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib.

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal.

747.2318(1) - Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time · High

A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver.

747.2318(3) - Tummy Time Activities - If infant has fallen asleep, move infant immediately to the crib and position on the infant?s back as required by ?747.2327 · High

A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly.

747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.

747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.

747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible · Medium High

The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock.

747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating · Medium High

Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.

747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High

The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 5, 2025

747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age · Medium

Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor.

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Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 21, 2025

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

Observed an 4 month old inside a play yard with an activity play gym and mat. This was corrected when the provider remove the extra play equipment.

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.

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Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 15, 2025

747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.

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Apr 2025 Licensing visit 25 findings

Licensing visit · April 3, 2025

747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium

The operational policies did not include parent's rights.

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.

747.2324(1) - Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat · High

An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection.

747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

The provider did not demonstrate good judgment when a pillow and blanket was placed on top of an infant in a bouncer to help the infant sleep. This was removed during the inspction.

747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High

Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation.

747.2301(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs · Medium High

One infant was left in a play yard after waking up from nap without prompt attention given to the child's physical needs as the child stated: out and the provider left the child in the play yard.

747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing · Medium

The provider did not have a menu for today's breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations · Medium High

The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation.

747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian · Medium

The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation.

747.3803(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection.

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium

The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

Fire drills are not being practiced monthly and during more than one drill the provider logged that they were not able to exit in 3 minutes or less.

747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High

The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.

747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High

The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year.

747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants · Medium High

The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.

747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium

The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.

747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High

The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.

747.5337(b)(2) - CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation · Medium

The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly.

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium

The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection.

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium

Two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.

747.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child.

747.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.

747.623(3) - Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor's office or pharmacy · Medium

Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.

747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained · Medium High

The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · August 13, 2024

745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation · High

An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check.

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training · Medium High

The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file.

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two · Medium

Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off.

747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium

An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions.

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium

A current product certification form was not available for review.

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium

Two children do not have admission information available for review.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file.

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation · Medium

There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers.

State licensing record

Details

5128250485

Address
8417 Jamestown Dr
License
237673, active

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